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EatthMama
02-11-2022, 01:38 PM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
retiredguy123
02-11-2022, 01:46 PM
Why not just remove whatever you don't like from your property? I would read your deed restriction document carefully. My deed restriction document allows landscaping to occur up to the property line, and, in some cases, a 12 inch construction encroachment is also allowed. If the landscaping includes a structure, it must comply with a 5 foot setback distance from the property line.
Dana1963
02-11-2022, 01:52 PM
Aren't these postage stamp lots great? Someone once said strong fences make good neighbors. Oh, fences aren't allowed here either.
Just a suggestion get a property survey.
DAVES
02-11-2022, 02:57 PM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
Perhaps, like Ann Landers, I offer a suggestion, if it goes wrong you suffer the damages.
I would first get a copy of your survey. If, you do not have it, it is easy enough to get a duplicate. I would try to set up an appointment with the ARC. If, they do not give you such an appointment I would simply stop off. It is far easier to ignore a phone call then someone POLITE.Y insisting on talking to you.
Phone is easy. A letter return receipt takes more time and costs a few bucks but it is legal proof.
Papa_lecki
02-11-2022, 03:24 PM
You can be reasonable and work the system, which it sounds like you’ve been trying.
OR you can accidentally water the plantings with vinegar or bleach at 3AM for a week.
villagetinker
02-11-2022, 04:21 PM
I have found the layout and plot plans for villas to be VERY confusing. Without knowing the specific details of your situation, I would suggest the following. First get your plot (plat) plan from the Sumter(?) country building department. Then you can get a copy of the "approved" ARC document, these are public record, and you just need the address to search. Review these 2 documents to confirm if the ARC approval was incorrect, and if so, then you have grounds to the meeting and contest the approval and have the landscaping removed. If on the other hand there was a misunderstanding on your part of the property lines, then make peace with your neighbor.
DAVES
02-11-2022, 05:44 PM
You can be reasonable and work the system, which it sounds like you’ve been trying.
OR you can accidentally water the plantings with vinegar or bleach at 3AM for a week.
We get only one side to every story. As we know there are usually two sides to every dispute. Suggestion, might well get you an orange jump suit.
davem4616
02-11-2022, 06:01 PM
The ARC is a committee...not an arbitrator...and I would guess, IMHO, that you're not hearing from them because they don't wanna touch this with a 10 foot pole
so...play it smart
hire a surveyor, get a stake survey so you know exactly where the line is (maybe that alone will cause the neighbor to change things)....
read your deed...talk to your neighbor, if they are in the wrong and won't do anything about it, you don't really have anything to lose with that neighbor at that point, so call a lawyer
if you call a lawyer and go forward....inform the rest of your neighbors why you felt you needed to go down that path
good luck...dealing with a lousy neighbor is a true pain in the butt
vintageogauge
02-11-2022, 06:38 PM
The survey stakes are generally in the ground when the irrigation heads are installed, the 2 corner heads should at least give you at least a pretty good idea as to where your boundary is. I know in my villa they put them right on the line. In our home the line goes right between ours and our neighbors heads as it's not a villa.
Mortal1
02-11-2022, 06:46 PM
You can be reasonable and work the system, which it sounds like you’ve been trying.
OR you can accidentally water the plantings with vinegar or bleach at 3AM for a week.
as it places the person who does as guilty of destruction of property and is illegal. It is a strange mind that thinks two wrongs make a right.
Arctic Fox
02-11-2022, 08:10 PM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
Is your neighbor even aware that there is a problem? If the only party with which you have taken this up is the ARC, and they are doing nothing, then she may not even know.
andercat
02-11-2022, 09:32 PM
Are you sure the ARC approved plan what was the plan that was actually constructed. Our neighbors got ARC approval for a bird cage and then changed the plans before seeking approval from Sumter County. Sumter just rubber stamped the plans because they assumed that if ARC gave their approval it must be fine. They did not check to see that our neighbors changed the plan in between ARC and county approvals. When we contacted code compliance they said the could do nothing until the bird cage was finished and then they would measure it. Well it was finished and they came and measured it and it was noncompliant. Our neighbors were forced to rebuild the bird cage. Seemed a dumb way to handle the problem. They could have fixed it before they went to all the trouble of building it and then tearing it down and rebuilding. Our neighbors never got in any trouble. They were mad at us for catching them cheating.
Ptmckiou
02-12-2022, 07:14 AM
Contact Code Compliance office, not ARC.
defrey12
02-12-2022, 07:15 AM
Plants are usually pretty, aren’t they? Did you talk to your neighbor? Are they even aware of their grave offense? How do you know they lied? Will the root structure of offending plant(s) cause any damage to your property? If not , enjoy the flora and fauna that is Florida. The grand scheme of life, is this really that big of a deal? Your neighbor planted something that you, too, get to to enjoy. Maybe you might thank them? Just a thought.
retiredguy123
02-12-2022, 07:36 AM
Contact Code Compliance office, not ARC.
I agree, but I think you mean the Deed Compliance Division, which is part of the Community Standards Department, 352-751-3912.
thevillages2013
02-12-2022, 07:41 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
Do you know for a fact where the property line is? Be certain/don’t assume
dewilson58
02-12-2022, 07:45 AM
Jus turn on YOUR sprinklers with the workers show up.
Simple & Accurate.
:coolsmiley:
MollyJo
02-12-2022, 07:48 AM
You can be reasonable and work the system, which it sounds like you’ve been trying.
OR you can accidentally water the plantings with vinegar or bleach at 3AM for a week.
Killing the plantings may be opening Pandoras Box… One has to ask themselves, what do I stand to lose if this goes tit-for-tat? A keyed car, slashed tires, a poisoned pet? Probably not worth the stress worrying.
midiwiz
02-12-2022, 07:51 AM
Is your neighbor even aware that there is a problem? If the only party with which you have taken this up is the ARC, and they are doing nothing, then she may not even know.
actually if said plants are legally on his property killing them is not destruction of property. those plants became his property on planting.
midiwiz
02-12-2022, 07:52 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
admit they screwed up? laughable good luck on that one. They could burn down a building and stand there with the match in their hand and claim they know nothing
dewilson58
02-12-2022, 07:55 AM
actually if said plants are legally on his property killing them is not destruction of property. those plants became his property on planting.
:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:
those said plants (sounds official :1rotfl::1rotfl:) are his property before planting
retiredguy123
02-12-2022, 07:58 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
If the plan was approved by ARC on Jan 3, did you file a written appeal to the Community Standards Department within 30 days? That is the process.
Petersweeney
02-12-2022, 08:02 AM
Why didn’t you open your mouth when it was being installed? Geez.
Marathon Man
02-12-2022, 08:10 AM
admit they screwed up? laughable good luck on that one. They could burn down a building and stand there with the match in their hand and claim they know nothing
You should do something about that anger.
Marathon Man
02-12-2022, 08:14 AM
The documents that were submitted for approval are available online. One of the documents included should have been a copy of the plot plan with the proposed work drawn in. I'm not sure how you would lie about that. If the work does not match the documents, that is another matter.
Larchap49
02-12-2022, 08:15 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
You can find the steel survey corner markers buried at the corners. They will be very near the sprinkler heads. If there are two one yours and one the neighbors the stake will be between them. A metal detector would make it easier. String a line between them, show the neighbor the line and give them the ultimatum, remove the plants or I will. Good luck
DaleDivine
02-12-2022, 08:36 AM
I have found the layout and plot plans for villas to be VERY confusing. Without knowing the specific details of your situation, I would suggest the following. First get your plot (plat) plan from the Sumter(?) country building department. Then you can get a copy of the "approved" ARC document, these are public record, and you just need the address to search. Review these 2 documents to confirm if the ARC approval was incorrect, and if so, then you have grounds to the meeting and contest the approval and have the landscaping removed. If on the other hand there was a misunderstanding on your part of the property lines, then make peace with your neighbor.
David has the best advice!!!
:bigbow:
tmbozoki@gmail.com
02-12-2022, 08:42 AM
Would love to see pics, hard to imagine free landscaping is a bad thing...
dewilson58
02-12-2022, 08:42 AM
Why didn’t you open your mouth when it was being installed? Geez.
Was it installed??
Proveone
02-12-2022, 08:54 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
Go to your rear sprinkler head at the back of your lot on your neighbor's side and look for a yellow PK plastic cap in the ground which covers the lot line rod/stake. There also should be one in the front on the same side, next to the concrete culvert drain and you front sprinkler head. That shows your lot line.
Travelhunter123
02-12-2022, 08:59 AM
Perhaps, like Ann Landers, I offer a suggestion, if it goes wrong you suffer the damages.
I would first get a copy of your survey. If, you do not have it, it is easy enough to get a duplicate. I would try to set up an appointment with the ARC. If, they do not give you such an appointment I would simply stop off. It is far easier to ignore a phone call then someone POLITE.Y insisting on talking to you.
Phone is easy. A letter return receipt takes more time and costs a few bucks but it is legal proof.
The return receipt, is key as these types of letters can’t be ignored for too long
A survey that shows precisely what is encroaching on your property would prove your point
A certified letter stating that if you don’t hear from your neighbor and ARC at some reasonable future date, the encroachment will be removed should get a response
richl
02-12-2022, 09:01 AM
Handbook of florida fence and property law: Trees and landowner responsibility1
dewilson58
02-12-2022, 09:08 AM
I don't think Emama really cares about everyone's posts/responses..............he/she has not been back since the original post.
Joycrafish@gmail.com
02-12-2022, 09:14 AM
I can't imagine a resident of TV getting upset over someone planting in their yard - beautiful shrubs and flowers cost a lot of money and just look at the money they have saved you. I welcome my neighbors and try to be a good neighbor. I may be doing something they don't approve of but in God's country, angry neighbors makes for heart attacks!
Regorp
02-12-2022, 09:14 AM
The ARC is a committee...not an arbitrator...and I would guess, IMHO, that you're not hearing from them because they don't wanna touch this with a 10 foot pole
so...play it smart
hire a surveyor, get a stake survey so you know exactly where the line is (maybe that alone will cause the neighbor to change things)....
read your deed...talk to your neighbor, if they are in the wrong and won't do anything about it, you don't really have anything to lose with that neighbor at that point, so call a lawyer
if you call a lawyer and go forward....inform the rest of your neighbors why you felt you needed to go down that path
good luck...dealing with a lousy neighbor is a true pain in the butt
Where we are from, neighbor had fence obviously onto our property, so paid $1000 for a survey with stakes placed on line. He begrudgingly moved the fence to the property line, but very rudely. So then we paid $10000 for our own vinyl fence to not look at his 7 foot tall picket fence, which was actually installed backwards. Do the survey!!
CosmicTrucker
02-12-2022, 09:18 AM
My corner lot sure could use some of this free landscaping….
merrymini
02-12-2022, 09:20 AM
Do your due diligence first before doing anything rash. When your point has been proven, take whatever means necessary, you can follow through. I am sick and tired of people making excuses for the rule breakers and expecting the put upon to just shut up and take it. Property lines and community rules protect the neighborhood and ignoring them is just another sign of disrespect for the people who live around you.
Rose Ann Vinci Igoe
02-12-2022, 09:24 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
ok, this happens a lot. When you bought your house, you had a survey was done or plot plan... if you don't have it... get a new survey done of your property lines. I am sure they too submitted a survey or plot plan. It is not that expensive, and worth all your trouble, and good to know. You will be very surprised at the true property lines. A lot of people assume but this should clear up everything. Also, find out HOw Close to your property line, they can go before they can start Landscape. Usually, it is 2' away from your property line. Also, there is NO LYING to the committee... its all about legal paperwork...
Sanford Epstein
02-12-2022, 09:25 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
What you do is smile and e joy life. Big deal over land shaping, your life down here will be miserable. Villagers no matter what the rules believe they are "entitled" to do what they want. Some day possibly when you rest in heaven you will have some peace.
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 09:45 AM
I wrote this original post while I was out trying to find the right people to talk to. Just now seeing the responses.
The landscape is hard scape, which I have to walk around to mow my lawn. It is NOT pretty, it is intrusive. I do have a survey, and the neighbor is clearly out of compliance. I was not here when it was installed; I was traveling. Yesterday I went to the district office, and they only routed me back to the ARC people who repeat the mantra “it’s already been approved, so there is nothing we can do” My neighbor could get squatter’s rights and this could be an issue if/when I sell my house.
This should concern everyone, as it sets a bad precedent.
Thank-you to those who provided truly helpful advice.
Arctic Fox
02-12-2022, 10:12 AM
I wrote this original post while I was out trying to find the right people to talk to. Just now seeing the responses.
The landscape is hard scape, which I have to walk around to mow my lawn. It is NOT pretty, it is intrusive. I do have a survey, and the neighbor is clearly out of compliance. I was not here when it was installed; I was traveling. Yesterday I went to the district office, and they only routed me back to the ARC people who repeat the mantra “it’s already been approved, so there is nothing we can do” My neighbor could get squatter’s rights and this could be an issue if/when I sell my house.
This should concern everyone, as it sets a bad precedent.
Thank-you to those who provided truly helpful advice.
Still can't tell whether or not you have actually discussed this with your neighbor?
Stu from NYC
02-12-2022, 10:13 AM
Best of luck in getting this taken care of.
Bogie Shooter
02-12-2022, 10:19 AM
ok, this happens a lot. When you bought your house, you had a survey was done or plot plan... if you don't have it... get a new survey done of your property lines. I am sure they too submitted a survey or plot plan. It is not that expensive, and worth all your trouble, and good to know. You will be very surprised at the true property lines. A lot of people assume but this should clear up everything. Also, find out HOw Close to your property line, they can go before they can start Landscape. Usually, it is 2' away from your property line. Also, there is NO LYING to the committee... its all about legal paperwork...
Happens a lot??
Usually 2’. Where did this come from?
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 11:00 AM
Thanks - do you have a number you can share? I have already gone to the Community service center on Morse, and they were of zero help.
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 11:05 AM
This has been going on since July 2021. ARC had my complaint but refused to tell me when the hearing would be. I not only called many times, I showed up at the ARC office within 30 days. They keep saying nothing can be done because it has already been approved. This should be a WTF moment for all of us living in TV. This is a clear cut case of the neighbor lying at the hearing and a total lack of due diligence on the part of ARC.
I did find some help from a terrific person at Brownwood yesterday. We have some things in motion now. Stay tuned, and thanks.
Kittycat2
02-12-2022, 11:47 AM
My neighbor’s landscaping plan was approved based on her lying to the Architectural Committee (ARC). It is well over my property line. I have been trying to resolve this since July 2021 with a complaint. ARC approved her on Jan 3, without notifying me of a hearing taking place. I am getting ZERO response from ARC now. This is a really black and white situation. What should I do now? TIA
So many comments on how to bring legal enforcement into this issue. Why can’t the complainer just enjoy free landscaping with someone else maintaining the area?
Barkriver
02-12-2022, 11:55 AM
Unless the intended recipient ignores the notice of intent to deliver... then you have proof only that the recipient did not receive the letter.
herbaru
02-12-2022, 12:07 PM
The documents that were submitted for approval are available online. One of the documents included should have been a copy of the plot plan with the proposed work drawn in. I'm not sure how you would lie about that. If the work does not match the documents, that is another matter.
MM, how can we find these documents online? Are you talking about the forms sent to TV Community Standards dept or the county? Link, please.
Michigan Farmer
02-12-2022, 12:19 PM
Contact Code Compliance office, not ARC.
Right, I agree.
Aces4
02-12-2022, 12:42 PM
So many comments on how to bring legal enforcement into this issue. Why can’t the complainer just enjoy free landscaping with someone else maintaining the area?
I would sure love to live next to the “uninformed” citizenry in The Villages. So many have stated just leave it and enjoy the landscaping encroaching on the op’s property. In Florida, squatters develop rights to property/land if owners don’t take action to remove them. I’d hire an attorney if the neighbor is encroaching and refuses to repair encroachment and would also sue for recovery of attorney fees.
joelfmi
02-12-2022, 01:00 PM
Why not just remove whatever you don't like from your property? I would read your deed restriction document carefully. My deed restriction document allows landscaping to occur up to the property line, and, in some cases, a 12 inch construction encroachment is also allowed. If the landscaping includes a structure, it must comply with a 5 foot setback distance from the property line.Location! Location! wish there were more people like you that are very transparent on what to expect living at the villages'.
Bogie Shooter
02-12-2022, 01:10 PM
MM, how can we find these documents online? Are you talking about the forms sent to TV Community Standards dept or the county? Link, please.
Forms and Publications (https://districtgov.org/departments/community-standards/forms.aspx)
John-US
02-12-2022, 01:50 PM
Love how on valentines day weekend.. we are divided by dogs and plants... good grief!
Like a good neighbor.. state farm is not there.
juddfl
02-12-2022, 01:56 PM
Get a survey!!! When I was first living here, my neighbor informed me that my sprinklers were installed on his property. I contacted our builder and he came with a rod that he kept poking in the ground until he found the property line marker. It turned out that my neighbor and I both assumed that the property line was in the middle between the two homes. Wrong, my neighbor had them expand his home when he built and they expanded only on one side toward my home. He then went out further with curbing toward my home. The builder said that he had less than 6 inches to the property line. If you are assuming that the property line is exactly even between your homes, you could be wrong. The builder told me that I could legally have that curbing removed. Most of that grass between our homes is mine, but he mows it anyway. not just his 6 inches. I was not about to have him remove the curbing because I have very nice neighbors who have helped me out on more than one occasion. Great neighbors!
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 03:35 PM
Exactly!!!
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 03:40 PM
MM, how can we find these documents online? Are you talking about the forms sent to TV Community Standards dept or the county? Link, please.
I have my survey, and it couldn’t be more clear that her hard scape is on my property. She lied in the hearing and brought her landscaper to lie with her. This is a case of a dereliction. Of duty on the part of ARC, plain and simple.
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 03:42 PM
Perhaps, like Ann Landers, I offer a suggestion, if it goes wrong you suffer the damages.
I would first get a copy of your survey. If, you do not have it, it is easy enough to get a duplicate. I would try to set up an appointment with the ARC. If, they do not give you such an appointment I would simply stop off. It is far easier to ignore a phone call then someone POLITE.Y insisting on talking to you.
Phone is easy. A letter return receipt takes more time and costs a few bucks but it is legal proof.
Already done done done - this has been going on since last July
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 03:44 PM
I would sure love to live next to the “uninformed” citizenry in The Villages. So many have stated just leave it and enjoy the landscaping encroaching on the op’s property. In Florida, squatters develop rights to property/land if owners don’t take action to remove them. I’d hire an attorney if the neighbor is encroaching and refuses to repair encroachment and would also sue for recovery of attorney fees.
Very safe advice, and honestly my thoughts as well. If TV won’t enforce their own deed restrictions and put ARC on notice about this inappropriate situation , hiring a lawyer and removing the hard scaping will be my next step
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 03:47 PM
So many comments on how to bring legal enforcement into this issue. Why can’t the complainer just enjoy free landscaping with someone else maintaining the area?
This is not just landscape - it is hard scaping that I have to walk around to mow my own lawn. If something isn’t done, my next door narcissist will eventually have right to my property.
Please folks, informed assistance only😵*💫
thevillages2013
02-12-2022, 04:41 PM
This is not just landscape - it is hard scaping that I have to walk around to mow my own lawn. If something isn’t done, my next door narcissist will eventually have right to my property.
Please folks, informed assistance only😵*💫
If you locate the property line pull a string from front to back tightly. Get a can of orange marking spray paint and spray inside the string on your side. Post us a picture of that. Take that picture to the proper authorities :boom:
New Englander
02-12-2022, 04:49 PM
Aren't these postage stamp lots great? Someone once said strong fences make good neighbors. Oh, fences aren't allowed here either.
Just a suggestion get a property survey.
Courtyard Villas have fences.
valuemkt
02-12-2022, 06:18 PM
Good luck getting a property survey .. Try calling around .. We did and came up with zero outfits that were interested .. Let me know if you find one.
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 06:35 PM
ok, this happens a lot. When you bought your house, you had a survey was done or plot plan... if you don't have it... get a new survey done of your property lines. I am sure they too submitted a survey or plot plan. It is not that expensive, and worth all your trouble, and good to know. You will be very surprised at the true property lines. A lot of people assume but this should clear up everything. Also, find out HOw Close to your property line, they can go before they can start Landscape. Usually, it is 2' away from your property line. Also, there is NO LYING to the committee... its all about legal paperwork...
Actually, there was lying during the hearing. She also drew out the hard scaping to make it look like it didn’t go over the property line. They bought it and approved it. And BTW - her drawing didn’t show how much space there was between the hard scaping and property line. When I submitted my own landscaping for approval, it got denied at first because I did not show these measurements. Double standard, not following their own rules
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 06:36 PM
Amen - thank you!
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 06:40 PM
She knows. I filed the complaint in July. She lied in the hearing at which I was not notified of it’s existence.
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 06:42 PM
I would sure love to live next to the “uninformed” citizenry in The Villages. So many have stated just leave it and enjoy the landscaping encroaching on the op’s property. In Florida, squatters develop rights to property/land if owners don’t take action to remove them. I’d hire an attorney if the neighbor is encroaching and refuses to repair encroachment and would also sue for recovery of attorney fees.
Exactly!!!
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 06:44 PM
Good luck getting a property survey .. Try calling around .. We did and came up with zero outfits that were interested .. Let me know if you find one.
I received the survey when I closed this new house. There is no doubt at all about the fact that she lied to the ARC and drew what was convenient to her to have it approved.
EatthMama
02-12-2022, 06:46 PM
So many comments on how to bring legal enforcement into this issue. Why can’t the complainer just enjoy free landscaping with someone else maintaining the area?
This is hard scaping, not just landscaping. It is intruding onto my property. Ever hear of squatter’s rights?
Suse Woods
02-14-2022, 02:40 PM
Pictures are worth 1000 words. Take pics of the area in question when you have your sprinklers on. Then find out when their sprinklers are on and take pics. Be sure to capture your house in the pics. If your water is watering their landscape then you have proof to send to the ARC. There are many ways to dispute but this may be the least expensive.
dewilson58
02-14-2022, 02:48 PM
Post your address...............let ToTV posters swing by and look.
Have a petition available for viewers to sign.
Get a few hundred signatures...........and some fun traffic.
coffeebean
02-15-2022, 05:50 AM
Plants are usually pretty, aren’t they? Did you talk to your neighbor? Are they even aware of their grave offense? How do you know they lied? Will the root structure of offending plant(s) cause any damage to your property? If not , enjoy the flora and fauna that is Florida. The grand scheme of life, is this really that big of a deal? Your neighbor planted something that you, too, get to to enjoy. Maybe you might thank them? Just a thought.
Who is responsible for watering, fertilizing and trimming the landscape; (maintenance)? Would that be the person who planted the landscape or the person who's property contains the landscape? Just wondering.
EDIT: After reading the thread further, I realize now this is hardscape, not landscape.
Aces4
02-15-2022, 08:16 AM
Post your address...............let ToTV posters swing by and look.
Have a petition available for viewers to sign.
Get a few hundred signatures...........and some fun traffic.
You go first…. :crap2:
Wyseguy
02-15-2022, 10:24 AM
Exactly!!!
I keep thinking what an interesting screen name you have. Eat Th Mama.
Re your issue, have you spoken to the neighbor? What was their reply? If they are not willing to remedy the error than you have are pretty much forced to push the issue. As stated, fl law requires you to address the situation.
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